So, I bet some of you were wondering in the beginning of the semester, “Who are these people, walking around with a name tag, and coming around giving you suggestions on how to improve your moves?” Well, we are Toronto Dance Salsa helpers! Most of us are senior TDS students, who have a love for salsa, and a passion to help pass on the art!

How did we get started?

As you might have already read from some of the TDS bios, everybody’s got a different story about how they started their salsa journey. Mine started off as a New Year’s resolution to become more active, so I signed up for a Latin Beginners class @ York U. After the first class, I was hooked. Soon, I started attending salsa nights @ York, and going out to local salsa clubs. Seeing advanced dancers dance was intimidating at first, but I was inspired the same time and was determined to one day dance as well as those advanced dancers. I decided to attend regular classes to learn salsa, and joined Toronto Dance Salsa in Spring 2006. I am far from knowing everything I’d like to know about salsa. My next goals are learning styling techniques and different dance styles. Of course, in salsa terminology, one “basic” step at a time

I’ve been a TDS helper since Fall 2006, and have enjoyed myself immensely.

Looking forward to another great semester!
See you on the dance floor!

Why I Chose Toronto Dance Salsa: I liked the social atmosphere of the classes. Sharon's syllabus is easy to follow and each class builds on the skills learned in the previous class, so you will always be prepared for the new material but also be challanged the same time. The group outings every other week are awesome! Most dance schools will only have 1 group outing at the end of the semester.

Favourite Shoe: Bloch jazz slippers. Although, I would like to try the Speed Factor sneakers because you can wear those outdoors and not have to bring change of shoes!

Favourite Club: Most clubs where we have our group outings, Babaluu Weds or Thurs, El Rancho Fridays

Why I Chose Toronto Dance Salsa: First link on the google search, honestly. Turns out I lucked out, the atmosphere at TDS is very nice for an intro to salsa. The biweekly outtings is a huge plus, no other place seems to offer this as well.

Favourite Shoe: I should honestly get some dance shoes, but my running shoes seem fine for the time being

Favourite Club: Acrobat

Favourite Drink at a club: H2O

Best Thing To Do After Class: Sleep on the subway when heading home.

Favourite Dance movie: Shall we dance (original japanese version, not the US one)

How I started Salsa: My brother took me to Babaluu back in May 2005, and I looked quite the fool because I didn't know any moves or even the basics! I saw all the couples on the dance floor and vowed to myself that one day I would be at their level...so starts my journey with Toronto Dance Salsa.

Favourite Club: not decided, pretty much anywhere the ppl are fun and the music is good

Favourite Drink at a club: On salsa nights, WATER! On weekends or any other days, vokda martinis

Best Thing To Do After Class: Sushi!

Favourite salsa song: I don't really know names of salsa songs, but I do have a fav latin band. It's called La Esperanza, and if you can find it, you will love it.

Sidenote: I am very thankful that I started salsa with Toronto Dance Salsa, not only does Sharon provide excellent instructions, my fellow helpers are all very amiable and fun to be with. Thanks everyone!

Name: Emely Faith
Why I started: I worked too much at some point so I needed a diversion
Why TDS: my sister was already taking classes here
Why I'm still here: 'coz I love it and live it, TDS is FAMILIA (it's just strange not having salsa around
If you wanna see me help out: WedL1@NR, SunL1,2,3@NR
If you wanna get me a drink : water and cranberry juice would be great
If you wanna see me after salsa: as long as there's food involved
Favourite TV show: HOUSE
Favourite dance floor: Babaluu (but it gets really crowded sometimes)

Why I Chose Toronto Dance Salsa: I took a ballroom dance class with Toronto Dance before. In the process of searching for information for level 2 ballroom, I discovered Salsa, and I thought I should give it a try. Now, I'm so addicted.

Favourite Shoe: Anything funky

Favourite Club: Babaluu on a Wednesday, Acrobat on a Friday, Toronto Salsa Practice (the church) on a Saturday

This was a really great idea! We have about 12 new helpers so it would be great if you guys could post your profiles here too!_________________Sharon
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